Mayor Brandon Johnson (@mayorofchicago.bsky.social)

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 10:25 PM

2. Text: Mayor Johnson’s School Zone Program makes streets around schools safer with infrastructure designed to protect students and families on their way to class, with improvements like curb extensions, pedestrian refuge islands, and raised crosswalks. Image: A Safe Passage worker, in a yellow vest, helps a Black elementary school student cross the street to school in Englewood, with cars in the background.

3. Text: These investments build on citywide progress in traffic safety under Mayor Johnson, with traffic fatalities in Chicago declining 35% from their 2021 peak, beating national trends. Image: Mayor Brandon Johnson high fives a young elementary school student outside Hamilton in North Center, surrounded by other excited elementary school students.

4. Text: The School Zone Program is one part of the Mayor Johnson’s broader investment in safer streets around schools, parks, transit, commercial corridors and other neighborhood destinations. In 2026 alone, the Program has improved streets around: Edison Regional Gifted Academy, Englewood STEM High School, Hefferan Elementary, Hibbard Elementary, Hubbard High School, Johnson College Prep, Mays Elementary, Parker Community Academy, Senn High School, Sizemore Academy, St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Urban Prep Academy. Image: Mayor Brandon Johnson delivers remarks outside Mays Academy in Englewood, whose sign says 'Welcome Mayor Brandon Johnson"

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 10:25 PM

We are investing in safer streets around our schools because every child deserves to be able to get to school safely, whether they are walking, biking, taking transit, or being dropped off by a family member.

1. Text: Mayor Johnson & CDOT Improve Traffic Safety for Students and Families at Schools Across Chicago. Image: Mayor Brandon Johnson, in a bike helmet on a Chicago Cubs Divvy bike, waves at the camera while riding a bike surrounded by children and parents riding bikes on the way to school in North Center.

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 4:55 PM

What do the wealthiest Chicagoans owe the City? My administration is determined to ensure our budget is not balanced on the backs of working people.

@heartlandsignal.com Oct 8, 2026, 8:05 PMReposted by @mayorofchicago.bsky.social

Tomorrow on "Chew's Views,"
@mayorofchicago.bsky.social Brandon Johnson joins Richard Chew for the first time since launching his re-election bid. Plus, IL State Rep. La Shawn Ford breaks down his campaign for Danny Davis's 7th District Congressional seat.

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 5:06 PM

We are working every day to continue his legacy of choosing community over isolation, love over hate, and hope over fear.

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 5:06 PM

One of the greatest moments of my life was presenting Rev. Jackson with a key to the city for his 83rd birthday, recognizing his legacy as an inseparable part of Chicago’s history and ongoing pursuit of justice.

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 5:06 PM

The First Lady and I want to wish a happy heavenly birthday to our beloved Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Today our hearts are with the Reverend's family, his wife Mrs. Jacqueline Jackson, and all who knew and loved him.

1. Mayor Brandon Johnson, seated with his eyes close, holds the hand of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., sitting in a wheelchair, as they are blessed by a church's congregation on the South Side in 2024.

2. Mayor Brandon Johnson, First Lady Stacie Johnson, Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., and Mrs. Jacqueline Jackson pose for a photo in the Mayor's Ceremonial Office in City Hall as Rev. Jackson holds a key to the city on his 83rd birthday in 2024.

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 5:03 PM

I'm going to do everything that is necessary to create safe communities, invest in mental health support, and hold individuals who cause harm accountable.

@blockclubchi.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 8:01 PMReposted by @mayorofchicago.bsky.social

"Missing Middle" housing program finishes 1st homes in North Lawndale, with hundreds more to come. buff.ly/FvD5A67

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 6:00 PM

Trump, don’t claim I didn’t ask you to help Chicago. I've called on your repeatedly to stop defunding the programs we rely on to seize illegal weapons and hire life-saving violence intervention workers. Nobody wants your troops in our streets.

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 5:58 PM

Instead of calling for austerity, which always leads to increased crime and violence, our corporate leaders can help propose real progressive revenue so we can continue to invest in our communities and create life-saving opportunities.

@chicagodoe.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 5:54 PMReposted by @mayorofchicago.bsky.social

The world needs your creativity and perspective. 🌍 Share your proposal for a greener, healthier Chicago at chi.gov/ycaf

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 5:47 PM

Today, the Department of the Environment & I are excited to announce the launch of the Chicago Youth Climate Action Fund.

The program will give young people (ages 15-24) the chance to turn their ideas into action, making neighborhoods healthier & more resilient.

Read more & apply at chi.gov/ycaf

@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 4:51 PMReposted by @mayorofchicago.bsky.social

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proclaimed today, October 6, as American Library Association Day in Chicago in recognition of ALA's direct positive impact on libraries in Chicago and nationwide.

Thank you, Chicago, from your neighbors at ALA.

Read the full proclamation: https://bit.ly/4hxwsYL

Black and white photo of ALA Council members from the 1976 Annual Conference standing in Grant Park in Chicago. A statue of General John Logan is visible in the right background. Text over photo reads "Chicago Proclaims October 6, 2026, 'American Library Association Day'

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 4:57 PM

#1 City. 10 Years. 0 Doubts.

1. Text: #1: Chicago Voted the USA’s Best Big City 10 Years in a Row. By Condé Nast Traveler. Image: A beautiful photo of the Chicago skyline at dusk with a blue and orange coloring, facing Southwest from above Lake Michigan, with the Hancock Center featured prominently and Sears Tower and the rest of the skyline in the background.

2. Text: For 10 consecutive years, travelers have recognized what Chicagoans already know: there is no place quite like our city. This historic recognition reflects the creativity of our residents, the strength of our neighborhoods, and the excellence of the local institutions and businesses that welcome visitors from around the world. Mayor Brandon Johnson. Image: Mayor Brandon Johnson and Choose Chicago President and CEO Kristen Reynolds smile for a photo while holding a "All for the Love of Chicago" varsity jacket.

@chicagodoe.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 3:03 PMReposted by @mayorofchicago.bsky.social

Do you have a BIG IDEA for a greener Chicago? 💡 Through the Chicago Youth Climate Action Fund, young Chicagoans (ages 15-24) can receive up to $5k to make their neighborhoods healthier & more resilient. Read the full details and apply by 11/6 at chi.gov/ycaf

A group of young people talk to each other and across an informational table at a busy event at the Garfield Park Conservatory, surrounded by plants. In front of the image, there is an image of a clipboard and there are text boxes that read: To help make young people’s ideas a reality, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Environment are launching the Chicago Youth Climate Action Fund.

The fund will give young Chicagoans resources to bring climate solutions to their communities.

Next Steps:
Choose a friend (or several friends!) to partner with.

Pick a project theme and develop your idea.

Find a qualified community organization that can sign onto your application.

Submit your application.

A selection of different images of young people engaging in activities appears on the page. The heading reads "Project Themes." The text boxes read:

Advancing Climate & Environmental Justice: Addressing the environmental risks, harms, and burdens that many neighborhoods face.

Championing a Circular City: Reducing waste & promoting solutions that keep materials in use and out of landfills.

Moving Cleaner & Greener: Making it safer & more accessible for people to move around via sustainable transportation.

Powering Our Clean Energy Future: Helping communities learn about, access, and adopt clean-energy & energy-saving solutions.

Creating Cool & Healthy Communities: Helping neighborhoods become more resilient to climate change’s impacts.

Text boxes appear across the screen with little calendar graphics and an illustration of a webpage, Logos for the Chicago Department of Environment, City of Chicago - Mayor Brandon Johnson, and the Youth Climate Action Fund appear at the bottom of the page.
The text reads:
Got questions?
All events below are virtual.
Attend info session #1 -- Register at chi.gov/ycaf-1
Attend Info session #2 -- Register at chi.gov/ycaf-2
Drop by “Office hours” -- Register at chi.gov/ycaf-3
Visit our website -- Head to chi.gov/ycaf
P.S. Info sessions #1 and 2 will be recorded, in case you can’t join us.

So... what’s your big idea? Visit chi.gov/ycaf to get more info & apply!

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 4:51 PM

30 years ago, bulldozers came to our communities promising 'transformation.' Today, under my administration, Cabrini-Green is finally getting the investment it deserves. We’re delivering new affordable homes, rebuilding trust with the community, and giving families real opportunities to thrive.

1. Text: Mayor Johnson & CHA Cut Ribbon on Parkside Phase V, Bringing 99 New Homes to Cabrini-Green. Image: Mayor Brandon Johnson, Alderman Walter 'Red' Burnett, David Holsten, DOH Commissioner Lissette Castaneda, Chicago Housing Authority staff, and Cabrini-Green community members cut the ribbon on 520 W. Hobbie on the Near North Side.

2. Text: Parkside Phase V is the latest phase of the broader Parkside of Old Town redevelopment, which is transforming the former Cabrini-Green site into a mixed-income community on the Near North Side. Image: The new 520 W. Hobbie development on the Near North Side. Inset: A photo of the Cabrini-Green towers being demolished in 2006 captioned "Then: 2006"

3. Text: Mayor Johnson broke ground last May on the City-backed project, which built 65 new affordable homes, including 37 CHA replacement homes that provide a right to return for former Cabrini-Green residents to the rapidly revitalizing community. Image: Mayor Brandon Johnson and others break ground on the 520 W. Hobbie project in May 2025.

"4. Text: Parkside Phase V offers a diverse array of living options, with larger family-sized units making up a significant share of the development.

Resident amenities include a community room, garden, fitness center, and dog park. Image: Mayor Johnson shakes hands with an older Black woman and resident of Cabrini-Green."

@mayorofchicago.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 4:49 PM

Everyone in Back of the Yards deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. My administration is investing in new housing, mental healthcare, small businesses, and public schools so every neighborhood in Chicago can be safe and thrive.

1. Text: Mayor Brandon Johnson Cuts Ribbon on 51 New 100% Affordable Homes in Back of the Yards. Image: Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at the ribbon cutting for United Yards 1A in Back of the Yards, on top of the building with the Chicago skyline in the background.

"2. Text: The City-backed United Yards 1A project transformed vacant space into new housing while bringing community resources to
the rapidly revitalizing 47th St. corridor. Image: United Yards 1A in Back of the Yards with neighbors walking and biking in front of the building."

@chicagompo.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 4:46 PMReposted by @mayorofchicago.bsky.social

ICYMI: This weekend, @mayorofchicago.bsky.social joined one of over 30 CDOT crews working to fill potholes during the Johnson administration's latest weekend repair blitz.

With the over 6,200 potholes filled Saturday alone, the City has now repaired more than 335,000 potholes in 2026.

@chicago.suntimes.com Oct 3, 2026, 2:03 PMReposted by @mayorofchicago.bsky.social

Saturday marks the second consecutive weekend of the ramped-up repairs. Last weekend, the city filled more than 5,000 potholes in a single day.